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April 9, 2024

Polwarth Medal recipients announced

TORQUAY "Rubbish Ranger" Dean Walton is the recipient of this year's Polwarth Medal, awarded at a community gathering last month to honour volunteers from...

April 8, 2024

Lions Clubs proposed for growth area

AT LEAST two new Lions Clubs are on the cards for the growth area of Armstrong Creek, with the international Lions Club movement issuing...

April 6, 2024

Nova Park takes off in Mount Duneed

A NEW space-themed playground has rocketed into Mount Duneed. Nova Park in the Armstrong Mt Duneed estate was officially launched last weekend with a family...

April 5, 2024

Views sought on parklet trial

AN OUTDOOR dining space in Jan Juc being used as a trial for a potential shire-wide rollout is ending this weekend, and the Surf...

April 5, 2024

Blue Gum’s visit to bring services to you

SERVICES Australia is bringing its Mobile Services Centre (MSC) "Blue Gum" to the Geelong region from Tuesday, April 9, offering locals easy access to...

April 5, 2024

Shire adopts new framework to measure economic success

THE Surf Coast Shire has introduced a new model that aims to create a more holistic view of economic success across the municipality. The Measures...

April 5, 2024

Surfing industry excellence honoured at awards

THIS year's Australian Surf Industry (ASI) Association Honours Night has recognised and celebrated outstanding contributions to the surfing community. The packed event at The Sands...

April 4, 2024

River’s blue-green algae outbreak clears

THE Barwon River in Geelong has been declared safe again for recreational activities, after tests found a reduction in blue-green algae in water samples. According...

April 3, 2024

Survey finds Baby Boomers feel happier, healthier than Gen Zs

Baby Boomers consider themselves healthier than younger generations, with Gen Zs and Millennials saying mental health, financial stress and quality of life are affecting...

April 2, 2024

Applications for shire kinder open soon

TORQUAY parent Courtney Weybury is excited her family has started another chapter with Torquay Kindergarten, after watching her first daughter thrive at the service. The...

April 1, 2024

REACH seeks green investment interest

DEAKIN University's Recycling and Clean Energy Commercialisation Hub (REACH) is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from businesses looking to invest in research-led innovation projects...

April 1, 2024

Shire considers first Fair Access Policy

THE Surf Coast Shire will aim to provide equitable access to all its sporting faciliries through its first Fair Access Policy. Councillors considered a report...

April 1, 2024

Newborn screening expanded

Victorian newborns will now be screened for two additional rare but serious health conditions, helping to identify babies at risk of developing illnesses and...

March 30, 2024

Quarterfinal fields set at Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach

THE third day of competition at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy witnessed a move to Winkipop again with the world’s...

March 28, 2024

AFL Barwon makes big change to restructure plan

AFL BARWON will introduce non-mandatory promotion from the Bellarine FNL into the Geelong FNL in the latest shakeup to its Future of Football &...

March 28, 2024

Lifeblood urgently seeks donors over Easter

Ahead of Easter, Australian Red Cross Lifeblood has issued an appeal for blood and plasma donors amid growing demand by hospitals. The need for blood...

March 27, 2024

More major upsets on Rip Curl Pro’s second day

DAY two of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy has seen another massive day of action. Competition on stop four on the...

March 27, 2024

City restores ties with G21

THE City of Greater Geelong council has reversed its decision to cut ties with G21 Geelong Region Alliance, and has restored $250,000 of city...

March 27, 2024

Coeliac disease isn’t just a gut feeling

Coeliac Australia is calling for Australians to rethink coeliac disease by thinking outside the gut, with new research highlighting two-thirds of patients were diagnosed...

March 26, 2024

Ellie Harrison beats world no. 1 in Bells Beach boilover

LOCAL high school student Ellie Harrison has pulled off a boilover heat win at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach today (Tuesday, March 26)...

March 26, 2024

Surfing begins at Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach

THE opening day of competition has been called on at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy, stop four on the World...

March 25, 2024

NDIS committee releases annual report

THE latest report into the implementation and performance of the National Disability Insurance Scheme has highlighted three important themes, not only from the past...

March 25, 2024

Feedback sought on Charlemont hub design

THE next phase of community consultation has opened for the proposed Horseshoe Bend Community Hub in Charlemont. The City of Greater Geelong has developed a...

March 24, 2024

Completed stadium passes the test

THE new stand at GMHBA Stadium has passed its first test - hosting the biggest crowd at an AFL game at Kardinia Park since...